Some of the challenges for doing project management for medical devices compared to building a skyscraper are; the requirements of highly regulated medical device industry and the level of collaboration that need to be orchestrated across the project team.
There is a well known saying within the medical device industry “if it is not documented,…[Read more]

My advice would be to try to get into co-ops/ internships/ part-time or full-time job if possible even if not directly related to the area you would like to work. As Dr. Simon indicated, there is high demand for certain positions in quality that might be a great start understanding how the industry works. Also, the FDA website is a great resource…[Read more]

I believe the current academic vs. practical ratio of courses provided by NJIT is the right balance. I think it is primarily important to have a strong academic background based on theoretical concepts of the disciplines studied which will then prepare students for application of these concepts in the industry. Secondarily, it is a huge plus that…[Read more]

There are pros and cons in academia and industry careers and it will be a decision of preference in lifestyle that the person would like to live. Some people start in academia and retire in the industry, while I have also seen people opt to leave the industry to work in academia. Some aspects to consider:

First, academia is research oriented…[Read more]